Hawaii cultural figures lead community in healing vigil following deadly Maui wildfiresKiara Alfonseca, ABC News wttf.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wttf.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lani Williams and her mother, Sincerity Mirkovich, hug Benny Reinicke, who saved them from the Maui wildfires. ABC News(HONOLULU) A statewide, one-day vigil will be held today in Hawaii to aid in emotional and spiritual healing following the deadly fires that have devastated Maui.
As the sun rises over Maui, local cultural practitioners will guide the community in a chant to thank and recognize the sun for being a source of life.
As the sun passes overhead at noon, they will chant to recognize the creation of the Hawaiian Islands. And as the sun sets in the West, where it is believed the souls go when people die, they will chant to honor their ancestors and "those who have gone before us."
Cultural leaders in Hawaii believe the community is in need of healing following the devastating wildfires on Maui, as residents prepare for a long journey toward recovery and rebuilding.
The vigil will foster healing through traditional ceremonies such as hula and pule, or dance
(HONOLULU) — Local cultural leaders in Hawaii believe the community is in need of healing following the devastating wildfires on Maui, as residents prepare for a long journey toward recovery and rebuilding. A statewide, one-day vigil will be led by cultural practitioners to aid in […]
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